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Overview of Infrastructure Private EquityHello WSO, I have been a long time lurker, and this is my first post (or maybe I am one of the top rated authors who decided to make a post anonymously). I have noticed a certain lack of information about infrastructure investing on WSO, and those threads that are created from time to time, are...

A Business Lesson Learned The Hard WayOk, guys and girls. I'm pretty open about myself on here, but lately I've been super busy and not nearly as active as I like to me because after being laid off at a massive tech company I started my own gig.
It was something I did before for freelance because I have experience as a...

Key Interview Takeaways - 2nd Year Analyst PerspectiveSitting at my desk here just waiting for things to wind down before Thanksgiving so thought I’d give back to the community and try my first long form post. I did some interviewing last year but this year I was heavily involved for both SA and FT interviews so thought I’d lay out some...

In Defense of UnhappinessAs with many of you, I had the chance to spend some time with relatives over the Thanksgiving holiday. It was average, to be honest. It’s always good to see loved ones, but it is a balance between hectic traveling, rushing to see as many people as possible, and if you live any significant...

Non-Target to Bain/BCG InternHey WSO,
Since this site has been instrumental in helping me break into Consulting from a non-target, I wanted to share my experience with the community. Hopefully this post will be helpful to someone else looking to break in to Consulting, as many previous posts have been for me.
To...

Uncle Eddie's Ponderous Podcast PlaylistI listen to a lot of podcasts. I've almost always got one on in the background while I'm working (unless I really need to concentrate, in which case I use brain.fm). I'm amazed at how podcasts have taken the place of radio for so many people. With that in mind, I thought you guys...

Advice for Non-Targets - Hitting "Apply" Button on LinkedIn Isn't EnoughI received a message on LinkedIn from someone looking to get into IB a couple weeks back, in which the individual explained his situation and couldn't understand why he isn't seeing progress. The general gist (confidentiality in mind) is that he applied to many jobs through LinkedIn as...

Some Thoughts on NetworkingFollowing in the footsteps of @Sil"'s recent post ("Want to get me on the phone? Here's how - a networking overview.") l figured that I would share some random musings on networking.
1) Forming Relationships:
First and foremost, recognize the networking is actually...

TRUMP TAX PLANLeave it to Trump to come up with something really simple.
Simple is good! Not that a lot of brackets have ever been a challenge in calculating tax, but we’re going to be going from seven to three.
Here is the tax plan, in a nutshell (I hate that phrase):
3 brackets: Less than $75K:...

AMA: FX Trader: High Volatility Job, Low Excitement Life Right,
Assuming you have read the title, this is one of those "I feel sorry for myself" Saturday night posts, it's also an AMA, because I'm bored.
Now that that is out of the way, let me start with a short introduction, I am a trader on the FX desk at a BB in London (I...

What are your goals for 2017?Mornin' Monkeys,
@Eddie Braverman recently posted how he uses the Thanksgiving weekend to set his goals and provided the community with a few tools for categorizing, qualifying and actualizing annual...

Modeling testHave a modeling test coming up. It will be a DCF within 1 hour. Can anyone please share some examples/case studies for me to practice?
I wonder if waterfall will be included in the test as well?...

5 Solid Interview Tips from GS HR ChiefBusiness Insider Article in which the GS HR chief shares her five interview tips. I thought this was a solid and concise summary of a lot of interview advice given on WSO.
Business Insider Article...

risk management superdayDo banks ask technical questions? Or are they behavioral/fit questions? I know there are cases and maybe brain teasers.

Cost of Debt CalculationHi, I am trying to calculate the cost of debt of an amortising bank loan. I calculated the total interest payment of the loan but not sure how to calculate. Is it just the total interest payment...

Uncle Eddie's Ponderous Podcast PlaylistI listen to a lot of podcasts. I've almost always got one on in the background while I'm working (unless I really need to concentrate, in which case I use brain.fm). I'm amazed at how podcasts have...

Recruiter called me for IMD interviewA recruiter from GS IMD called me a few days ago for an online superday?! At least that's what she said. Online under status it says additional interviews, and i had to schedule an hour interview for...

Marry a sex symbolI'm a guy in my early twenties, living in a metropolitan area. I'm basically conservative, coming from a southern town and stuff. But I've always liked really attractive women, like regally...

What do you think about thisI am currently a 19 years old first year at a semi-target uni in the UK. I am not very happy here and have the opportunity to start again at a top target in same course but with another subject that...

RE Fund Management and MBA ProgramsMy goal is to secure a fund/portfolio management role at a reputable REPE firm. I understand this takes time, but I have a passion and motivation to devote my life to this line of business. I've...

Public Sector and Infrastructure group at GSI read a few of the forums on this group and developed a pretty pessimistic view. Is it really that bad? Anyone who can give fairly accurate and objective information on the group's exit opps,...